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BAA Statement on COVID -19

The Bloomington Athletic Association (BAA) is committed to protecting the health and safety of our sports families and the broader community. We are closely monitoring Bloomington Public Schools BPS and the City of Bloomington for our planning and preparation for COVID-19/Coronavirus and will be following their lead on decisions to cancel activities.

1/9/2021 Update: At this time we need to clarify that when the Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, and Floor Hockey Season’s begin we are following Bloomington Public School (BPS) Guidelines and will NOT be able to schedule games until BPS allows us to have our Pods/Teams play each other. We will begin our seasons as scheduled with training and scrimmages within pods/teams.

BPS Guidelines do not allow for us to have Spectators and based on the State Guidelines, it is doubtful that we will allow spectators this season. BAA is exploring options to have a volunteer stream the games live. To volunteer you must register online, registration for volunteers is at the bottom of your child’s sports page for registration links (it is NOT the indicator in your child's registration). Only one volunteer per family. Again, we apologize for any confusion, BAA will begin games and move from training as soon as we are able based on the BPS policies.

1/4/2021 BAA Winter Sports have opened new registrations. All previous registrations have been deleted and everyone needs to register again.

We will note a couple of current guidelines that must be adhered to participate in BAA Programs this winter. All participants (players, coaches, or other volunteers) must wear a mask at all times. BAA will provide a list to the district of ALL participants per team for contact tracing.   Participants are only to enter the buildings that their team is assigned at the time they are assigned.  If any non-registered person is entering the building they must sign in per the building process. If a team is not following the BPS guidelines they will be issued one warning. If a second instance is noted that the team will be suspended from using BPS for the remainder of the COVID-19 restrictions.

1/4/2021 BAA has updated our Return to Play https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rOGHXAdvKSrkXCmWDGfURMFjSeOvO3ie2MS8skwO95M/edit?usp=sharing to incorporate the new requirements. All participants must agree to follow the policy.

BAA Procedure for COVID-19 Exposure can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sAjEMUKbzEC-lUEhSGZIpnoyNzGCpBAGG5M6zlPbd-Y/edit?usp=sharing

Sport Specific policies can be found on the Sports Page on our site.

We encourage all volunteers, families, and players to utilize recommended precautions to minimize the risk of spreading the virus. If you have any immediate questions regarding the upcoming season, please feel free to e-mail Stephanie Nicholson at admin@baaonline.org or call at 952.373.1563.

Boys Basketball

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1/4/2021 NEW REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR BOYS BASKETBALL 2021

 

1/4/2021 BAA BOYS BASKETBALL 2021 SEASON

Dear Parents and Families,

We are in the planning process, working with the Bloomington Public Schools, to put together a shortened 2021 Basketball Season. We feel it is important to provide this opportunity, for the players, to be able to participate in physical activity and have fun.

All aspects of the season will be conducted under the guidelines of the State and Local Governments and the School District. Based upon these guidelines, there will be enforced, a mandate as to the number of individuals in a gym and the requirement that everyone on-site wear a mask, at all times.

In order to facilitate the new season, we are asking all interested families to go to the BAA Website, baaonline.org, and register. This is a critical step and will replace any prior registration. All prior registrations for the 2021 season will be deleted. This is being done for two purposes, first because we are adjusting the fee, it makes it easier from an accounting standpoint and second and most important, we need families to re-affirm their interest and commitment to participate in the 2021 Season with the New Guidelines.

Please consider, before you register, that you are committed to the Season for your child based upon the following:

  1. All Players, whether on the Court or Bench, and all others in the gym will wear a mask, at all times, while on the premises.
  2. The current limit of individuals in a gym is 25. Based upon that limit, we will not be able to have spectators in the gym during the games/practices. The plan is to have 8 players per team with each team having two coaches. For games, there will be a timekeeper and scorekeeper and two referees. This will be a total of 24. This will require the dropping off before and picking up after. If you want to be in the gym, you need to volunteer.

We are planning to begin practice the last week in January and starting games in February ending the first week in March. There will be no playoffs this season. The registrations will be open over the first two weeks in January with the teams being formed and equipment distributed in the third week. Based upon safety and gym availability we may have to impose participation limits at some levels. Our goal is to have at least four teams per level. Based upon prior registration, we may not have an option at certain levels and may, if space permits, offer the ability to move up or down if feasible.

This is going to be a challenge and major undertaking, so I ask for your patience, flexibility and cooperation to help make this succeed. Please pass this on to anyone you feel would be interested in participating. If there are any questions, please e-mail me at drzand3@netscape.net

Rick Zilka

BAA Boys Basketball Commissioner

BAA RETURN TO PLAY COVID-19 POLICY revised 1/4/2021

The Bloomington Athletic Association delivers fun, affordable, and safe youth sports experiences, fueled by our passionate volunteers. Our Boys Basketball program provides kids from 2nd – 12th grade the opportunity to develop in the areas of sportsmanship, teamwork, and strengthening motor skills all while having fun in a family-friendly atmosphere. 

BAA Boys Basketball Program Overview:

The season runs for Boys Basketball from January to March. There are typically Player & Coaches Clinic, pre-season practices, an exhibition game, 8-12 regular-season games with 2 – 3 additional practices, depending on the grade level.  There are no Wednesday activities. The program concludes with an end-of-season tournament in mid-March

Volunteers: 

For our basketball program, volunteers are needed as coaches, assistant coaches, scorekeepers, and more.  Check-in at sign-ups or register as a volunteer online today!

 COACHING: As always we are completely dependent on you as parents to help make this sport the best it can be by volunteering your time as a head coach, assistant coach, scorekeeper, or umpire. What better way to be involved with your children than to be a part of their team during the season? Without you, we cannot run this program!

BAA Tournaments and Playoffs:

BAA Playoffs and Tournaments are played for grades 2 – 12 with an opportunity to celebrate how the players and team made progress since the beginning of the season along with having some healthy competition. Parents/Guardians will be notified in advance on schedule, final playoff week information.

Boys 2nd – 12th grades

2nd/3rd GradeMonday & Friday
4th GradeMonday & Friday
5th – 6th GradeTuesday & Thursday
7th -8th GradeMonday & Friday
9th – 10th GradeTuesdays & Saturdays (am)
11th – 12th GradeThursday & Saturday (am)

2nd – 3rd Grades

Age Group2nbd - 3rd Grade
ExperienceThe athletes will begin the night with a Skill Development Competition, followed by a game. Please arrive on time to participate at the published game time.
Game FundamentalsOur emphasis at this level is to improve individual skills of each player, to ensure that all Coaches are stressing skills in practice, and to provide a competitive situation to improve skills. Team play is also emphasized, with each Player sharing equally in the competition. Each game will have (4), (6) minute periods. For more details visit the Rules Book.
Where BPS Elementary Schools
Season Dates January - mid-March
Practice Days
Games		Monday | Friday
6:40 pm - 7:40 pm.
EquipmentTennis shoes and gym shorts. BAA provides a t-shirt/jerseys for each player. Coaches will have basketballs for the team to use.
Registration | Fees$110

4th Grade

Age Group4th Grade
Experience The athletes will begin the night with a Skill Development Competition, followed by a game. Please arrive on time to participate at the published game time.
Game Fundamentals Our emphasis at this level is to improve individual skills of each player, to ensure that all Coaches are stressing skills in practice, and to provide a competitive situation to improve skills. Team play is also emphasized, with each Player sharing equally in the competition. Each game will have (4), (6) minute periods. For more details visit the Rules Book.
WhereBPS Elementary Schools
Season Dates January - mid-March
Practice Days
Games		 Monday | Friday
EquipmentTennis shoes and gym shorts. BAA provides a t-shirt/jerseys for each player. Coaches will have basketballs for the team to use.
Registration | Fees$110

5th – 6th Grades

Age Group5th - 6th Grade
Experience The athletes will begin the night with a Skill Development Competition, followed by a game. Please arrive on time to participate at the published game time.
Game Fundamentals Our emphasis at this level is to improve individual skills of each player, to ensure that all Coaches are stressing skills in practice, and to provide a competitive situation to improve skills. Team play is also emphasized, with each Player sharing equally in the competition. Each game will have (4), (6) minute periods. For more details visit the Rules Book.
Where BPS Schools
Season Dates January - mid-March
Practice Days
Games		Tuesday | Thursdays
6:40 pm - 7:40 pm
EquipmentTennis shoes and gym shorts. BAA provides a t-shirt/jerseys for each player. Coaches will have basketballs for the team to use.
Registration | Fees$110

 

7th – 8th Grades

Age Group7th & 8th grade boys
Experience BPS Schools
Game Fundamentals
Where
Season Dates January - mid-March
Days & TimeMonday | Friday
6:40 pm - 7:40 pm
EquipmentTennis shoes and gym shorts. BAA provides a t-shirt/jerseys for each player. Coaches will have basketballs for the team to use.
Registration | Fees$120

9th – 10th Grades

Age GroupGrades 9th - 10th
Experience
Game Fundamentals
Where BPS Schools
Season Dates January - March
Days & Time Tuesday 6:40 pm - 7:40 pm.
Saturday AM’s
EquipmentTennis shoes and gym shorts. BAA provides a t-shirt/jerseys for each player. Coaches will have basketballs for the team to use.
Registration | Fees$120

11th – 12th Grades

Age Group
Experience
Game Fundamentals
Where Bloomington Public Schools
Season Dates January - March
Practice Days
Games		 Thursday & Saturday
EquipmentTennis shoes and gym shorts, BAA provides a t-shirt/jerseys for each player. Coaches will have basketballs for the team to use.
Registration | Fees$120

CONTACTS:

BAA Basketball- BOYS Level Directors
2nd | 3rd GradeRick Zilkadrzand3@netscape.net952.831.8695
612.371.1178
4th GradeRick Zilkadrzand3@netscape.net952.831.8695
612.371.1178
5th | 6th GradeRani Haydenhaydenrani@gmail.com612.928.8856
7th | 8th GradeOPENOPENOPEN
BantamsPam Nietingnietboys@gmail.com952.884.5450
High SchoolNick Bartennick.barten@ziegler.com
Heybartens@netscape.net		952.835.2375
952.887.4567
 

2018 BAA Basketball- BOYS Contacts
Basketball CommissionerRick Zilkadrzand3@netscape.net952.831.8695 or 612.371.1178
Equipment DirectorFloyd Gettygettyfloyd@hotmail.com612.227.7726
Referee CoordinatorRick Zilkadrzand3@netscape.net952.831.8695
612.371.1178
Referee HeadRick Zilkadrzand3@netscape.net952.831.8695
612.371.1178
AdministrationStephanie Nicholsonadmin@baaonline.org952.373.1563
ScorekeeperSue Larsontaximom104@gmail.com

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